2wd offroad tires - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

Gopher · 04-16-2001, 07:37 PM

Alright..I'm eventually looking at getting some new tires for my truck. I've been going back and forth over either 33 or 35's. Also the type of tire i'm looking at. Because i mainly deal with Truckhaven which is sandy i was looking at maybe something like the thornbird or going with 2 sets of tires. Like running the yoko geolander mt/ or mickey thompson claw in the rear and then an all terrain in the front. OR maybe just the good ol bfg mud.
anyone have any input on a good tire combination or set of tires to run in dirt to get some grip?
I've also have done a search on the site to get more info.
Thanks
Brian

**RangerX** · 04-17-2001, 03:54 AM

Seems to me that traction is traction, whether two or four wheel drive. I would suggest a second set of tires. Plus, with 2wd, you could just have a second set for the rear, 33's or 35's. Think about how dune buggies and such are set up - big paddles in the back, smaller and thinner up front. Hey, remember Riffman's ditchwitch type paddle tires for mudboggin?

04-16-2001, 07:37 PM	#1
Gopher Wannabe Elite Explorer Westminster/Huntington Beach, CA 94 XLT 2wd Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 576 Vehicle Specs	Alright..I'm eventually looking at getting some new tires for my truck. I've been going back and forth over either 33 or 35's. Also the type of tire i'm looking at. Because i mainly deal with Truckhaven which is sandy i was looking at maybe something like the thornbird or going with 2 sets of tires. Like running the yoko geolander mt/ or mickey thompson claw in the rear and then an all terrain in the front. OR maybe just the good ol bfg mud. anyone have any input on a good tire combination or set of tires to run in dirt to get some grip? I've also have done a search on the site to get more info. Thanks Brian __________________ Brian 94 2wd 4" Wider Beams-Baker Motorsports 35/12.5/15 on rockcrawlers 4.56's w/Detroit Longboarders Quote: "One God, One Country, One Fin. "

04-17-2001, 03:54 AM	#2
RangerX Moderator Elite Ranger Vista, CA '93 Ranger XLT Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 5,918 Vehicle Specs	Seems to me that traction is traction, whether two or four wheel drive. I would suggest a second set of tires. Plus, with 2wd, you could just have a second set for the rear, 33's or 35's. Think about how dune buggies and such are set up - big paddles in the back, smaller and thinner up front. Hey, remember Riffman's ditchwitch type paddle tires for mudboggin? __________________ Bill Collins 93 Ranger XLT 4X4 - Full width D44/8.8 in the works "Beauty is only sheet metal deep." ------------------------------ www.firemountaintikis.com